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Payroll Officer

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-12

Core

Process payroll, timesheets, leave, and employee variations for a large and diverse workforce while ensuring compliance with legislation.

Role type

Payroll Officer

Builds

Accurate and efficient payroll processing and reporting

Domain

Human Resources / Payroll

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Payroll legislation knowledge, Computerised payroll systems, Data entry accuracy, Award interpretation, Payroll adjustments and reconciliations

Preferred skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Responsibilities

Processing payroll, timesheets, leave and employee variations; Maintaining payroll records, allowances and deductions; Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation; Responding to payroll enquiries and providing payroll advice; Processing payroll adjustments, reconciliations and reporting; Supporting fortnightly payroll activities and compliance requirements